Cambodian authorities have detained approximately 800 individuals, including Japanese nationals, suspected of involvement in special fraud operations.
On October 10, Cambodian authorities announced the detention of around 800 individuals, including Japanese nationals, linked to special fraud activities in Sihanoukville's casino facilities. The local police reported that the total detained includes nationals from China, South Korea, the United States, and Japan, with approximately 650 computers and 1,000 mobile phones seized during the operations. The Japanese embassy in Cambodia is currently verifying whether Japanese citizens were indeed detained.
This crackdown is part of Cambodia's intensified efforts to address the growing international pressure to combat special fraud networks based in Southeast Asia. The Cambodian government has set a goal to eradicate special fraud by April and has already conducted raids on about 190 scam bases since January. Additionally, in a separate operation on July 7 and 8, more than 900 individuals were ordered to leave the country as part of these ongoing efforts to tackle fraudulent operations.
The implications of this action reflect not only Cambodia's commitment to fighting fraud but also highlight the complexities of international cooperation in addressing transnational crime. As countries around the world grapple with the ramifications of sophisticated scam operations, this incident underscores the urgent need for collaborative efforts to dismantle such networks and ensure the safety of foreign nationals abroad.
